Chiropractic Care Helps Neck Issues After Auto Injury
You’re driving along and then BAM you’ve been in a car wreck. Even if the impact didn't seem that serious in the beginning, you might find yourself with problems and a stiff neck over the next few days or weeks.
Understanding Why This Happens? Can Chiropractic Care Help?
A auto collision happens very quickly, and the forces on your body can be quite dramatic, causing your neck muscles and ligaments to stretch or tear. Whiplash is the most common type of injury sustained in a auto injury, and it can be very irritating. In fact, whiplash can cause neck discomfort that lasts for months or even years.
There are a few factors that can increase your risk of injury. First, rear-end collisions tend to cause more neck injuries than frontal collisions. Second, there is some evidence that women are more likely to get hurt in a auto injury than men. Lastly, if your car has poor headrests, they may not have adequately protected your head and neck from the force of the impact.
Luckily, there are a few things you can do to ease your neck pain after a auto injury. Heat or ice therapy may also help to soothe your sore muscles. Gentle stretching exercises can help keep your muscles from getting too stiff. And, of course, chiropractic to help restore the healthy functioning of your neck and spine.
If you are feeling pain due to a auto accident, even a small one, you may feel neck pain as a result of whiplash. Don't wait to get relief. Studies shows that chiropractic is best for these kinds of injuries, so call Buffalo Family Chiropractic Wellness, P. C. in Buffalo right away if you've been in a car crash.
Dr. Henneberger
Dr. Henneberger was born and raised in Western New York. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Lancaster. Kathleen then pursued and obtained a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology at D’Youville College in Buffalo where she also received her Doctorate in Chiropractic.